A solid choice for computer-based home studios. The Alesis MultiMix 8USB Mixer with USB and DSP is a compact 6-channel desk. It combines studio-quality components and effects processing with solid construction and a sweet price. USB port adds computer connectivity for plug-and-play Mac and PC operation. Equipped with 4 high-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4" balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4" line inputs, plus 100 onboard preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch, and multi-effects. A USB port facilitates allows direct computer connection. Other I/Os include 2 aux sends (Aux 1 is pre/post-fader switchable, Aux 2 is post-fader and can send to onboard or external effects), 2 stereo aux returns, 2-track stereo RCA I/O, separate 1/4" balanced main and monitor outs, 44.1kHz S/PDIF RCA digital out, and headphone out. Other features include separate pan/balance, pre-fader listen/solo in place, mute/bus, 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and Minimize